HyperDic: consistent

English > 4 senses of the word consistent:
ADJECTIVEallconsistent(sometimes followed by 'with') in agreement or consistent or reliable / reliable
allconsistent, reproduciblecapable of being reproduced
allconsistent, coherent, logical, orderedmarked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
allconsistent, uniformthe same throughout in structure or composition
consistent > pronunciation
Soundskahnsih'stahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > consistent: 4 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(sometimes followed by 'with') in agreement or consistent or reliable / reliable.
Examples
  • "testimony consistent with the known facts"
  • "I have decided that the course of conduct which I am following is consistent with my sense of responsibility as president in time of war"- FDR
Narroweraccordant, agreeable, conformable, consonant, concordantIn keeping
pursuant(followed by 'to') in conformance to or agreement with
reconciledmade compatible or consistent
self-consistentnot self-contradictory
unchangingconforming to the same principles or course of action over time
See alsoinvariablenot liable to or capable of change
OppositeinconsistentDisplaying a lack of consistency
Spanishconsistente
Catalanconsistent
Nounsconsistencylogical coherence and accordance with the facts
Adverbsconsistentlyin a systematic or consistent manner
English > consistent: 4 senses > adjective 2
Meaningcapable of being reproduced.
Synonymreproducible
Narrowerduplicable, duplicatablecapable of being duplicated
Oppositeunreproducible, irreproducibleimpossible to reproduce or duplicate
Spanishreproducible
Catalanreproduïble
English > consistent: 4 senses > adjective 3
Meaningmarked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts.
Synonymscoherent, logical, ordered
Narrowerseamlessperfectly consistent and coherent
See alsologicalcapable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
rationalconsistent with or based on or using reason
OppositeincoherentWithout logical or meaningful connection
Spanishcoherente
Catalancoherent
Nounsconsistencea harmonious uniformity or agreement / agreement among things or parts
English > consistent: 4 senses > adjective 4
MeaningThe same throughout in structure or composition.
Example"bituminous coal is often treated as a consistent and homogeneous product"
Synonymuniform
Broaderhomogeneous, homogenousAll of the same or similar / similar kind or nature
Spanishconsistente, uniforme
Catalanconsistent, uniform, uniforme

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